Photo of Paulownia elongata flower by Auckland Museum

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Paulownia elongata

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 20'-40'
  • W: 30'-40'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

Paulownia elongata plant details

Paulownia elongata is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Paulownia elongata

Plant type: tree
Plant family: paulowniaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 30 FT - 40 FT - wide, 20 FT - 40 FT - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring
Uses: fragrant, shade tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Paulownia elongata

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Almost unknown except in Honan Province where it's a valuable timber tree, this large tree also has showy candelabras of 3" violet flowers in spring, smooth (not fuzzy) red-brown young growth; large handsome foliage. S/Med

Gardening facts about Paulownia elongata plant

How to Grow Paulownia elongata

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • purple
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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